J R Honors Mrs Putnam at D A R session
Mrs. Putnam is expected to win the position of vice president general at the April congress during the New Jersey D A R annual meeting at the Old Barracks Trenton. F Steelman reported on patriotic education efforts including night schools aided by government and society. The New Jersey room in the National D A R building at Washington will feature carved wood from the Augustine boat and thirteen columns depicting original states.
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Erastus Gaylord Putnam
van Hoven
New Jersey
Daughters of the American Revolution
Front Street
Trenton
Chova
Hies
Well Ap Chiliren
Waahin
United Tates
North Carolina
Perth
Aminuae
New Brungwick
Night School No 1 Closing Exercises Shine
Closing exercises at Night School No 1 featured a stereoptical lecture on Washington, with M. G. Stoun as principal and teacher. Students viewed images of the Capitol, White House, Library, and Patent Office, while notes highlighted government bodies. The program ended with the song America and a gold mounted fountain pen gift to Welcome Benner.
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Wadilori
City of
Washington
G. M. Stoun
T He Tecthrer
Capitol
White House
America
Bener
Grape Nuts Nutrition Claim From Wheat and Barley
An old advertisement extols Grape-Nuts as containing nourishing elements from wheat and barley. It emphasizes potash and natural minerals supporting daily living and the product’s strength. The text showcases a period marketing tone and a focus on wholesome nutrition.
King Alfons to visit volatile Barcelona despite danger
Madrid reports King Alfons plans to visit Barcsigna in Barcelona amid widespread unrest and violent outbursts. Kaiser, Kaward, and King’s allies urge cancellation. police chief Arrow warns of risks. Barcelona residents plaster posters vowing he will not leave alive. The king asserts bravery to restore loyalty while guards are mobilized.
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Tétegroga
Madrid
Barcsigna
Alfons
Kaward
Kaiser
Bootland Yard
Barcelona
Police
Arrow
Congo Treaty Terms Put At 40 Million Pledged to Belgium
Telegraph dispatch notes Congo would receive 40,039,000 in cash if it accepts King Leopold’s annexation treaty. The arrangement preserves Leopold’s lifelong land titles, revenue, and concessions, and reserves 40,000 hectares for the king. Expenditures include 21 million in debt, 9 million for public works, 10 million for education and schools, with opposition growing in Parliament but likely acceptance.
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Brussels
Congo
Belgium
Leopold
Thomas. Ryan
Hoa Itain
Elizabeth and Cranford Set Night Tie in Central League
Elizabeth and Cranford battled for second place in the Central Journal League with a decisive tie to be rolled off tonight at the Park Club alleys in Plainfold. Both teams are described as capable when focused, with Cranford noted for higher scores on the groove while Elizabeth Club supporters expect a strong effort.
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Thatrean
Elizabeth and
Cranford
Park Club
Plainfold
Crapfords
Elizabeth Club
Rootveeld Balinth Paar
Will Organize Camp of Royal Neighbore
Announcement of forming a Camp of Royal Neighbore for women, daughters and friends, auxiliary to the Modern Woodmen of America. Meeting at 5:00 p.m. in Hall on Broad Street followed by public opening and brief pepession. Addresses fraternal benefit aims and organizational purpose.
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Poe Moles Woon
H A.M
Broad Street
Royal Bors
Ica
Woodman of America
Era Daughters and Friends
Yacht Club Happenings on the eve of April twenty second
A box sociable will be held in the clubhouse on the eve of April 22 with arrangements underway to ensure a highly successful season kickoff. Edwa Foater has repainted the main deck, colors refreshed, as organizers work to finalize the program and decor.
State aid for another road in Roselle area planned
State and county officials study macadamizing North Broad street from King to Elizabeth and Hillside avenues to the Essex line. A March 12 inspection by a board committee will decide on survey work and sending a resolution to the State Commissioner of Roads. The plan includes paving between tracks and widening sections, with reports due at the next meeting.
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Board of Freeholders
King
Elizabeth Avenue
Hillside Avenue
Broad Street
Essex County
Ronda
Strect Railway Company
RITZ
Westfield
Brook Crossing
Fred Latch
Bridgetender
Summer Street
Dennis Whalen
Donahue
Rahway
Cleorge Ball
Éranch
Milton Avenue
Dennia Whelan
Ivory Soap Advice for Washing Laces Stirs Demand
A period piece urges women to wash lace with Ivory Soap and lukewarm water. It emphasizes Ivory Soap contains no free alkali, no coloring matter, and no adulterants, presenting it as the safe option for delicate linens.
Prisoners Riot at Mercer County Jail at Night
About 100 prisoners in Mercer county jail demanded food and attempted to break out, wrecking the old north wing and injuring two inmates with flying stones. Armed police, including Sheriff Wilbur, intervened as the riot spread through the building and the night shift faced a tense confrontation.
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Trenton
Mercer County
Improvementa
Wilbur
North Wing
Police Department
Cantatas During Lent At Westminster Church
Organist Thomas Wilson announces a Lent program at Westminster Church with cantatas sung on Sunday evenings. March 8 Penitence Pardon and Peace Maunder, March 15 By Baby Jon's Wave Gounod, March 22 Hear My Prayer Mendelssohn, March 29 Sorrows of Death C. W. Coomba, April 5 Gallia Gounod, April 12 Calvary. Good Friday April 15 Gallia Passion music, and after Sunday evening The New Life by Rogers will be sung in Elizabeth for the first time.
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Thomas Wilson
Seaton
Westminster Church
Maunder
Baby Jon
Gounod
China Faces War Pressure From Japan Over Tatsu Maru
Pekin reports Japan’s Southern squadron heads toward Canton and warns China to surrender the Tatsu Maru or face force. Chinese officials fear war that could threaten the nation, while military experts race to strengthen the army though the navy remains weak. Authorities consider yielding risky, as Japan may cite territorial disputes to justify renewed hostilities.
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Pekin
Canton
China
Japan
Tokic Foreign Office
Aho
Tatsu
Prohibition Fight Starts in Washington March 11
Washington March 6 The District of Columbia Committee of the House will begin hearings on the bill to prohibit manufacture and sale of intoxicants in the District on March 11. Matthew E. O'Brien and prohibition forces claim to show hundreds of places operating illegally under the current law.
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Journal
Washington
District of Columbia
House
Matthew E. O'Brien
Haw
Brien
Toda
Paaleenay
Bat Vicense
Portugal King May Marry Kaiser's Daughter
Berlin reports interest in Lisbon dispatches about negotiations to marry 11 year old Manuel of Portugal to Kaiser Wilhelm II's daughter Victoria Louise, aged 16. The Berlin press notes uncertainty as confirmations are not yet secured.
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Berlin
Lisbon
Portugal
Manuel
Victoria Louies
Machen to be freed tonight from prison
Washington reports August W. Machen former Ohioan and Postoffice Department grafters will finish term at midnight and be released to return to Moundsville West Virginia. Friends plan to welcome him and he vows to prove he has honor as he resumes life beyond the penitentiary after studying Latin French and German.
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Journal
Washington
Postoffice Department
August W. Machen
Ohio
Mouninville
West Virginia
Machen
Post Office Department
Bo Far
Justin
Moundsville
Wheeling
King Edward's Incognito Paris Visit To President Fallieres
King Edward of England visits President Fallieres in Paris while en route to Corfu for vacation. He travels incognito as the Duke of Lancaster, reducing formalities and raising police concern over potential violence. Secret service patrols his hotel and routes as he moves through the city.
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Tournai
Paris
King Edward
England
Corfu
Fallieres
Duke of Lancaster
Edward
Secret Service
Atreots
Detroit Bank Treasurer Elwood Chance Commits Suicide
Elwood T. Chance, treasurer of the Union Trust Company in Detroit, killed himself today by shooting. A former Detroit postmaster and prominent figure in local finance, Chance’s death follows a recent reorganization of the Union Trust Board with Henry B. Ledyard named president. officials cited personal health and disappointment as factors.
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Detroit
Elwood T. Chance
Ronsurer
Union Trust Company
Union Trust Directorate
Henry B. Ledyard
Michigan Centra
New Wards for the Jail Established for Contagion Isolation
The Board of Freeholders authorized a committee to estimate the cost of two isolation wards at the county jail to separate prisoners with contagious diseases. A recent inspection found serious illness cases, including a neck gland infection, and noted the jail’s current conditions risk both recovery and attendance. The plan calls for one ward for men and one for women, with February counts showing 71 new admissions and 77 inmates overall, including 50 men, 7 women, and 14 boys, with 26 treated by the jail physician.
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Board of
Uhexen Freeholders
Committee Jlan
Jall
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